General Information


Audio-Visual Policy

Standard Audio-visual Set-up in Meeting Rooms
The PLENARY SESSION ROOM will have TWO OVERHEAD PROJECTORS, TWO SCREENS, and ONE DATA PROJECTOR.  All other breakout rooms will have one screen and one data projector.  Overhead projectors will be available in the breakout rooms upon request. If you would like to request an overhead projector for your session, please email Jennifer Fasy ([email protected]) no later than July 19, 2010. Speakers may inquire about ordering additional audio-visual equipment by contacting [email protected].

SIAM does not provide computers for any speaker.  When giving an electronic presentation, speakers must provide their own computers.  SIAM is not responsible for the safety and security of speakers’ computers.

All speakers, please visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/guidelines/av.php prior to the pre-registration deadline.

E-Mail

Attendees booked in the SIAM room block will have access to complimentary wireless Internet access in the hotel sleeping rooms and lobby area. SIAM will also provide a limited number of email stations.

Local Area

Visit www.gophila.com and www.phila.gov for more information on Philadelphia and the surrounding area.

The average temperature in Philadelphia during August varies between 69° F (21°C) and 84° F (29°C).  Remember meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions.

Membership

SIAM members save $110.00 on registration for the SIAM Conference on Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures!  Join your peers in supporting the premier professional society for applied mathematicians and computational scientists.  SIAM members receive subscriptions to SIAM Review and SIAM News and enjoy substantial discounts on SIAM books, journal subscriptions, and conference registrations. 

If you are a SIAM member, it only costs $10 to join the SIAM Activity Group on on Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures. As a SIAG/NWCS member, you are eligible for an additional $10 discount on this conference.

Free Student Memberships are available to all students who attend an institution that is an Academic Member of SIAM, are members of Student Chapters of SIAM, or are nominated by a Regular Member of SIAM.

Join today, or contact SIAM Customer Service
Telephone: +1-215-382-9800 (worldwide); or 800-447-7426 (U.S. and Canada only)
Fax: +1-215-386-7999
E-mail: [email protected]
Postal mail: SIAM, 3600 Market Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688  USA

Poster Session

The poster session is scheduled for Sunday, August 15 at 6:00 PM.  Presenters are requested to put up their posters no later than 6:00 PM on Sunday, the official start time of the session.  Boards and push pins will be available to presenters beginning Sunday, August 15 at 5:00 PM.  For information about preparing a poster, please visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/guidelines/presenters.php

Note: Any poster presenter who fails to show and present a confirmed presentation will be considered a no-show.  No-shows will be billed $55 per accepted poster.

SIAM Books and Journals

Display copies of books and complimentary copies of journals are available on site. SIAM books are available at a discounted price during the conference. If a SIAM books representative is not available, completed order forms and payment (credit cards are preferred) may be taken to the SIAM registration desk.

Transportation

By Air

SIAM has selected Uniglobe Wings Travel to assist attendees in making travel arrangements.  To book your reservations through Uniglobe Wings Travel, contact Amy Hueber at +1-215-628-3322 or toll free (US and Canada) at 866-71-WINGS. Press two (2) when you hear the recording, and ask to be transferred to Amy. Be sure to mention you are attending the 2010 SIAM Annual Meeting and SIAM Conference on Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures.  Uniglobe Wings Travel will issue your ticket and mail it to you. Please be aware there is a fee for this service.

You also have the choice of using your own travel agent or an Internet service.  There are many web sites available to allow you to search for and purchase airline tickets online.  Expedia , Orbitz, and Travelocity are just a few.

Ground Transportation

Super Shuttle information in progress.

Public Transportation from Airport
Taxis are available at the airport for transportation to the hotel.  Approximate cost of a taxi from the Philadelphia airport is $35.00 one way. The R1 train is available to take you from the Philadelphia Airport to Center City/Market East Station, which  is located approximately seven blocks, or 0.8 miles from the Hotel. Please visit the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel web site and click on “Local Area” to find driving directions.  SIAM also suggests you contact the hotel directly for any information about sharing transportation. Additional ground transportation information is available on the Philadelphia Airport website.

By Train
Amtrak has a rail station in Philadelphia.  To make train reservations through Amtrak, call (800) USA-RAIL, go to http://www.amtrak.com or contact Uniglobe Wings Travel.  Taxis are available at the train station for transportation to the hotel.

Rental Cars
Many major car rental companies have offices inside the airport terminal. You can make your arrangements when you arrive at the airport or you can make them through Uniglobe Wings Travel or your own travel agent. Uniglobe Wings Travel can make your car rental reservations at the same time you make your flight reservations. See information above regarding how to reach Uniglobe Wings Travel.

Driving Directions
If renting a car, please obtain a map and directions from your rental car company. Another option is to visit Mapquest, or another similar web site. SIAM highly recommends you contact the hotel directly at +1-(412) 281-3700 (Westin) or +1-(412) 281-3700 (Omni) or visit their web sites for driving directions. 

Visa Information

International attendees at conferences in the US may already be aware that there have been changes to the visa program for scientific visitors, which affect even people from visa waiver countries. The site http://www.nationalacademies.org/visas/, maintained by The National Academies, provides guidance on obtaining the necessary documents.

As of January 12, 2009, a valid ESTA approval is required for all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to travel to the United States. Please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html for additional information and procedures regarding the visa waiver program as maintained by the US Department of State.

Letter of Invitation

Confirmed speakers in need of a Letter of Invitation to assist in the visa application process, please fill out the Letter of Invitation Request Form. Please allow three to four weeks for processing and delivery.

If you are not planning to present at the conference or are not yet a confirmed speaker and need a letter of invitation before acceptance notifications are sent, please fill out the form AND provide the following information to [email protected]:

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